S.1441

Establishes School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program in DEP to provide proportional awards to eligible schools based on pro rata share of plastics collected, by each school, for upcycling purposes.

Chamber Passed·12/18/25

Establishes a grant program for schools to purchase furnishings made from upcycled plastics.

The New Jersey Senate Bill S1441 establishes the School Plastics Upcycling Grant Program within the Department of Environmental Protection. The program provides proportional grants to eligible schools based on their share of collected plastics for upcycling. Eligible schools must demonstrate plastic collection activities and donate collected plastics to authorized upcyclers. Grant funds must be used to purchase school-appropriate furnishings made from upcycled plastics, with up to 20% for administrative costs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Dec 18, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 13, 2024

2:00 PM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)

Dec 18, 2025

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

May 13, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading